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It is not just how many security relationships exist, but what purposes they serve and how they shape the broader pattern of external security engagement across the Pacific. For more, read our latest piece by @john_auge and @Ange_J_Bruno.
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How is security influence playing out across the Pacific? Our new interactive map charts the security ties between Pacific Island countries and Australia, the United States, New Zealand, China and Taiwan.
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In the latest episode of Pacific Airwaves, join Andreyka and Monica for a special discussion with @KathrynPaik about CSIS @AustraliaChair's new interactive tool which covers security agreements and influence in the Pacific. cs.is/4jGl7qN
Good conversation with @AustralianArmy’s General Chris Smith at @CSIS on how the 🇦🇺 Army is adapting its structure and missions to deal with the current security environment. @AustraliaChair@CSISGeopolitics
There have been more than 50 security arrangements signed by the 14 Pacific Islands countries. The @CSIS@AustraliaChair has a new interactive tool, “Mapping Security Influence in the Pacific” tracking all that's been going on.
Check it out here:
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Join us for what will be an insightful conversation with three of New Zealand’s 🇳🇿 leading foreign policy voices. @annafifield@davidcapie & @AnnaPowles.
Fierce competition for strategic influence has prompted a proliferation of security-related agreements across the Pacific Islands region in recent years. For more, check out our recent piece by @Ange_J_Bruno and @john_auge.
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Who is competing for security influence in the Pacific, and where? Our new interactive map plots the security relationships between Pacific Island countries and Australia, the US, New Zealand, China, and Taiwan. csis.org/programs/australia-…
Arrangements fall into three categories: Non-Binding Cooperation Only: MOUs, dialogues, exercises, arms sales; Formal Security Agreement/Status: a standing instrument, but no defense guarantee; and Defense Treaty Ally: an obligation to respond to an armed attack.
Hover over a country to see its arrangements with the five external partners. Scroll down for details on each agreement, including when it was signed, who it is with, its classification, and what it covers.